CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Lifelong Learning
New! Quick and Easy online registrationView our tutorial videoNeed help? Call 732-224-2315CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIESLifelong LearningJANUARY – JUNE 2022These days demand flexibility! Please check ourwebsite for registration and scheduling updateswww.brookdalecc.edu/lifelonglearning
New! Quick and E asy online registrationViewour tutorial videoNeed help?Call732-224-2315Click on the page number to go directly to that catagoryTABLE OF CONTENTSFriends’ Corner. 2New! Armchair Travel . 3The Arts. 3Photography. 6Art History . 7Community Outreach. 7Creative Cooking . 8Holistic Health & Wellness . 9Humanities, History & Culture .11Irish Heritage .15Languages .17Literature/Writing .17Money Matters .19Now On Ocean County College Campus .20The Jersey Shore Academy of Lifelong Learning!Out & About.21Recreation .22Think Again .22Trips .24Tech Smart .27Women’s Conference .27World War II Studies .28General Information.32Watch Your Email! Registration receipts are emailed within3 days following enrollment. Please continue to check youremail. Class and bus trip updates are delivered viaemail including notices of wait lists, class cancellations, datechanges, classroom updates and more.WHERE’S MY CLASSROOM?Three SunflowersVincent Van Gogh,1888. Call our prerecorded message: 732-224-2100 Call our office (Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm) at 732-224-2315 Read the posting on our front door – inside lobby,ATeC building
1Dear Friends and NeighborsA new year ushers in new possibilities – these pages offer many ways to learn somethingnew, meet someone new, and grow in new ways!Whether in person or online; delivered by accomplished experts, Lifelong Learning offersendless opportunities to cultivate your curiosity.New, not-to-be-missed learning experiences include: Armchair Travel – Our National Parks from Acadia To Zion The Music & History Of Napoli Lunch & Learn: Preserving NJ Pinelands Through Art The History Of New York City Magical Mystery Tour A Women’s ConferenceWishing you a new year of peace, joy, and possibility.Your Friends at Lifelong LearningNew! Quick and Easy online registrationView our tutorial videoNeed help? Call 732-224-2315It is with much enthusiasm that we introduce The Jersey Shore Academy of LifelongLearning! In collaboration with Ocean County College, Brookdale will be offering lifelonglearning programs on the Ocean County campus. Turn to page 20 for a list of classes.Classes are being held in person on campusunless otherwise indicated by ZOOM icon.Masks are required indoors. Be assured your safety remains our primary concernand we will continue to make cautious adjustments as new realities unfold.
2Friends’ Corner Winter/Spring 2022Friends with a mission:Friends of Lifelong Learningis a volunteer group thatformed with a mission tosupport, promote, enhanceand preserve Lifelong Learningat Brookdale.IFeatured Friends Frolic: Inaugural Offeringof Invitational Lecture Grant Series“Gentrification Down the Shore”n September, Brookdale Community College held its first seasonal in-personevent when Friends of Lifelong Learning (“FLL”) sponsored the lecture entitled“Gentrification Down the Shore.” The Invitational Lecture Grant Series offers anannual lecture of interest to the community. Over 75 engaged learners joined speakersMolly Vollman Makris and Mary Gatta, who discussed the redevelopment of AsburyPark and the effects that gentrification has on the residents of the town itselfMeet a Friend: Q & A with Carol Smith Years enjoying lifelong learning classes? 23 years! I took weekend bus trips while stillworking and expanded into classes after retirement. W hat inspired you to create the volunteer group Friends of Lifelong Learning?I am a retired engineer. Lifelong learning has enriched my life by introducing meto completely new interests such as art, history, and literature. A dedicated group ofstudents can demonstrate the importance of these programs and influence futuredecisions made by the College. How has Lifelong Learning adapted during Covid? The introduction of Zoom classeswas wonderful, with teachers and students adapting so well, I think the option willcontinue post-Covid. Some classes have out-of-state participants. Wow! W ords of wisdom for prospective Lifelong Learners? Take every opportunity togrow, learn something new, and make new friends. Brookdale’s Lifelong Learning is agem here in Monmouth County. Use it, support it, and support those who make theseopportunities available.We want to hear from you! Email us at FLLbrookdale@gmail.comAnyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.Anyone who keeps learning stays young.– Henry Ford
Click on category titles to go directly toour registration page for those classes.Armchair Travel The Arts3NEW! ARMCHAIR TRAVELOur National Parks From Acadia To ZionBeverly R. Miller and Michael S. Miller, Visions Photographic Workshop, professionalphotographers, certified national park guides.Experience the wonders of our National Parks! Together, Beverly and Michael, have beenexploring and capturing images of our National Parks for over 30 years. They’ll share a fewfavorite locations and stories from Acadia to Zion, from the Atlantic Ocean to the RockyMountains and the Pacific Northwest. Be inspired by their passion as they guide you on ajourney through the grandeur of our National Parks.Tues, Mar 22, 1-3 pmFee: 49, light refreshments includedAlso see: Dreaming Of Italy, p 23, Incredible iPhone Photos, p 7THE ARTSAcrylic PaintingArlene Smelson, instructorWhether you are a beginner or beyond,explore the magic of acrylic in a relaxedsetting. Construct a painting by learningto develop an interesting composition,mix colors, build textures, and developmovement and values in a work of art.Learn a variety of techniques to bring outthe artist within you. Develop skills thatwill allow you to express yourself in anyway you can imagine. Supply list will beemailed one week before class begins.5 SESSIONSTues, Mar 22-Apr 19, 10 am-12:30 pmFee: 169
4Click on category titles to go directly toour registration page for those classes.Watercolor Tips & Tricks(All levels)Intermediate Oil PaintingArlene Smelson, instructorThe spring landscape provides colors andbreezes that draw any budding landscapeartist out of their studios and ontoBrookdale’s Campus to capture it all inpaint. Do you have basic knowledge ofpainting with oils, gouache, or acrylics? Doyou consider yourself to be an intermediatelevel painter or beyond? If so, don’t missthis opportunity for constructive guidanceand collegiality during these on-campussessions.Ever looked at a painting and askedyourself, “How did they do that?”Simple tools can give you the effectsyou want. Discover how householdelements can create textures and valuesin a work of art. Cultivate a variety ofwatercolor approaches. Achieve effectsthrough an assortment of washes,textures and applications. Learn howwipe out techniques along with resistscan add texture and depth. Explore wideranging methods and develop a pictureincorporating concepts established. Classcombines step-by-step instruction, teacherdemonstration and hands-on practice. Noprior experience necessary. 5 SESSIONSThurs, Apr 7-May 5, 10 am-12:30 pmFee: 169Watercolor: Focus On Florals(Beginner/Intermediate)Arlene Smelson, instructorExplore new ways of obtaining the resultsyou have always wanted when painting ordrawing flowers. Small class size allows fordetailed instruction, personalized to suitindividual skill levels, needs and interests.Lessons build upon basic concepts, so thatstudents will be able to apply them in asequential manner. Brush work, applicationof color, composition and design will beemphasized. Raise the quality of your workfrom average to outstanding. 5 SESSIONSThurs, May 26-Jun 23, 10 am-12:30 pmFee: 169Marie Maber, art professor, professional artistSeasoned art professor Marie Maber enjoysfocusing on Landscape Painting, andhas discovered that painting our naturalsurroundings, a uniquely refreshing, creativeoutlet. Marie graduated from The PennsylvaniaAcademy of the Fine Arts 4-Year StudioCertificate Program leading to a 6-Year BFAfrom University of Pennsylvania, and an MA inthe History of Art from Temple University.Paint your favorite Fieldstone Buildings,The Butterfly Garden, The Field of Dreams,Wooded Pathways, The Reservoir. thereare many picturesque views to choose from.Materials list will be emailed one week priorto class. (Limited number of seated easelsare available to borrow.) Enrollment islimited. 5 SESSIONSSun, Mar 13-Apr 10, 2-4:30 pmFee: 169Drawing (Beginner/Intermediate)David Dziemian, professional artist, Brookdaleadjunct instructorExperience the fun of learning to drawin the comfort of your home! Learn orreview basic techniques while expandingyour creative vision. Concepts includeline, value, and perspective. Teacherdemonstration and hands-on instruction.Suggested materials list will be emailed tostudents one week before class. 6 SESSIONSWed, Feb 23-Mar 23, 10 am-12:30 pmFee: 169
New! Quickand Easy online registrationView our tutorial videoNeed help? Call 732-224-2315Sketch Journaling(All Levels)David Dziemian, professional artist, Brookdaleadjunct instructorTry a new approach to journaling. Learn tosketch freehand and quickly render line,form, and values. Develop your art withpencil, pen, markers, or watercolors.Add interest and vibrant detail to yourtravel sketching and journal drawing.Use materials of your choice; suggestedmaterials list will be emailed to studentsone week prior. 5 SESSIONSWed, Apr 6-May 4, 10 am-12:30 pmFee: 169Oil Painting For BeginnersDavid Dziemian, professional artist, Brookdaleadjunct instructorFor those who have never used oils or needa refresher. Learn the basics of materials,techniques, color and concepts of oilpainting through a step-by-step approach.Class uses a combination of teacherdemonstration and hands-on instructionin a structured, supportive, environment.Materials list will be emailed to registrants5 SESSIONSFri, May 20-Jun 17, 10 am-12:30 pmFee: 169Mosaics: ABeginner’sWorkshopHarvey Altman,award-winning artist,instructorLearn design, cutting, tile layout, types ofsurfaces, adhesion, and grouting. All thetechniques needed to complete a 9”x12”mosaic project to take home. Coursematerials provided. Materials fee 60payable to the instructor. 4 SESSIONSFri, Mar 25-Apr 15, 10 am-noonFee: 99Watch Your Emailfor Notices and UpdatesThe Arts5Intermediate MosaicsHarvey Altman, award-winning artist,instructorLearn next level design, cutting, tile layout,types of surfaces, adhesion, and grouting.All the techniques needed to complete a9”x12” mosaic project to take home. Coursematerials provided. Materials fee 60payable to the instructor. 4 SESSIONSFri, Apr 29-May 20, 10 am-noonFee: 99Glass MosaicsHarvey Altman, award-winning artist,instructorCreate mosaics using stained glass in thishands-on workshop. Learn to cut, grind,and grout stained glass. Craft a one-of-akind project to take home. All materialsprovided. Materials fee 60 payable to theinstructor. 4 SESSIONSFri, Jun 3-24, 10 am-noonFee: 99Mosaic Serving TrayHarry Belkowitz, instructorA unique mosaic art form which requiresno breaking or cutting of tile. Ideal forthose having difficulty managing tilebreaking and tile cutting tools. We will use1” colorful glass tiles to create a uniquedesign decorative serving tray. All materialsprovided by the instructor. 70 material feepayable to the instructor.Fri, Apr 8, 10 am-noonFee: 35Mosaic TrivetHarry Belkowitz, instructorA hands-on workshop in creating adecorative and functional mosaic trivet.Craft a unique art piece for the kitchenand dinner table. Learn how to arrange,glue and grout ceramic tiles to create yourown one-of-a-kind 10”x12” mosaic trivet.All levels welcome! Tools and materialsprovided by the instructor. 50 material feepaid in class.Fri, May 6, 10 am-noonFee: 35
6Mosaic Stepping StoneHarry Belkowitz, instructorCreate a 9” round mosaic stepping stonein this fun, beginner-friendly class. Projectwill be completed by the end of the session.Brighten any garden or outdoor space witha piece of art crafted by you! All tools andmaterials provided by the instructor. 40material fee collected in class.Fri, May 20, 10 am-noonFee: 35Introduction ToJewelry MakingNiels Pustrom, instructorDesign and create a mixed metal piecein our professional jewelry studio. Learntechniques and safety procedures onspecialized equipment. Leave with yourown unique creation. Materials fee 15payable to instructor. 4 SESSIONSTues, Mar 1-22, 6-8 pmFee: 159Jewelry Making II:Recycle, Rethink, RepairNiels Pustrom, instructorBring us your tired, your broken, your outof-fashion jewelry. Use your creativity tobreathe new life into your old pieces. Add ajump ring, or two, make a bail, forge a link,hammer a texture, and use your old jewelrya new way. Bring it in, and let’s see what’spossible. Materials fee of 15 payable toinstructor. 4 SESSIONSTues, Apr 5-26, 6-8 pmFee: 159Jewelry Studio TimeNiels Pustrom, InstructorOpen to students who have completeda Jewelry making class at Brookdale, thisworkshop offers access to our professionaljewelry studio. Work independently onyour individual projects with your ownmaterials to create unique pieces. Noinstruction or materials will be provided,but Niels Pustrom will be available inthe studio to answer questions aboutequipment. 4 SESSIONSMon, May 2-23, 6-9 pmFee: 99Click on category titles to go directly toour registration page for those classes.Introduction ToMachine SewingBetty McCarty, instructorDo you love fabric, fashion and interiordesign? Do you have a sewing machine, orwant one, but don’t know how to use it?Learn how to operate and understand theparts of a sewing machine. Instructor willguide you through basic techniques to getyou started on your first project. A portablesewing machine is required for this class.Tues, Mar 29, 5:30-7:30 pmFee: 49PHOTOGRAPHYBasics Of DSLR PhotographyKevin Burkitt, media technology specialist,photographerUnlock your camera’s potential to creategreat photos by manipulating ISO,shutter speed and aperture. Enhance yourlandscape and portrait images. Whetheryou are new to photography or just need tobrush up your skills, you will gain a betterunderstanding of your camera and all youcan do with it. Digital SLR camera required;no point-and-shoot or fixed-lens cameras.Sec 1: Tues & Thurs, Mar 8 & 10, 6-8:30 pmSec 2: Tues & Thurs, May 10 & 12, 6-8:30 pmFee: 69Adobe Lightroom ClassicBart Lentini, professional photographerNow that you’ve taken pictures youprobably want a way to store, catalog,and edit them. To do so you need a robustapplication like Adobe Lightroom. Learnthe basics of Lightroom Classic and howto take your photography to the next levelusing this powerful storage and editingsoftware. 4 SESSIONSWed, Mar 16-Apr 6, 6-8 pmFee: 139New! Quick and Easy online registrationNeed help?Call ed/lifelonglearning/
Photography Art History Community OutreachIncredible iPhone PhotosMichael S. Miller, professional photographer,Visions Photographic WorkshopsIn this hands-on session Michael willshare his simple and fun approach tothe operation, functionality and featuresof the iPhone camera. Includes tips oncreativity and making that everyday photoincredible. The best camera is the one that’sin your pocket.Wed, Apr 27, 1-3 pmFee: 39Also See: Our National Parks From Acadia ToZion, p 3 and Preserving NJ Pinelands ThroughArt, p 23ART HISTORYBefore & AfterThe Renaissance7COMMUNITY OUTREACHDisplaced HomemakersAnd the day came when therisk to remain in a tight budwas more painful that the riskit took to blossom.– Anais NinHave you lost your primary source ofincome due to separation, divorce,widowhood, spousal disability, spousalmilitary deployment, or domestic violence,and need to transition into head ofhousehold? You Are Not Alone! DisplacedHomemakers Services offers womenand men no cost, confidential, holistic,customized help to enable you to reachyour full potential. Call 732-739-6020 orvisit Gene Wisniewski, instructorDiscover the surprising origins of the artmovement that gave the world some of itsmost recognizable masterpieces, such asda Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Michelangelo’sSistine Chapel – many of which are entirelyunrelated to art. This concise, informativelecture also discusses the late work ofMichelangelo and Raphael, and how theircontributions to the Mannerist movementof the 16th Century helped bring theRenaissance to an end. 2 SESSIONSThurs, Feb 24-Mar 3, 10:30 am-noonFee: 59Florence: BirthplaceOf The RenaissanceGene Wisniewski, instructorGoogle “Florence, Italy,” and you’re boundto come across the phrase “Birthplace ofthe Renaissance.” Take a historical art tourof one of the world’s most beautiful cities,starting with the Etruscans who gave theregion of Tuscany its name, and view themany art treasures on display there.Thurs, Mar 10, 10:30 am-noonFee: 29Brookdale Performing Arts Center“ALL SHOOK UP”Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro.Directed By Eric PetilloAbout the show: It’s 1955, and into a squarelittle town in a square little state rides aguitar-playing young man who changeseverything and everyone he meets. Looselybased on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night,this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musicalfantasy will have you jumpin’ out ofyour blue suede shoes with such classicsas “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Hound Dog,”“Jailhouse Rock,” and “Don’t Be Cruel.”April 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8 pmApril 10, 24 at 2 pmGeneral Admission 15BCC Students 5 (1 per student ID) 10 senior Sundays (62 )Tickets can be purchased at the door or bycalling the Box Office at 732-224-2411
8Creative CookingClick on category titles to go directly to ourregistration page for those classes.Basic Birthday Cake DecoratingPastry Chef instructor, Maria BouchardCREATIVE COOKINGBrookdale Culinary Arts –Hands-on Classes!Don’t miss this chance to find out what’scooking at Brookdale’s award-winningCulinary Education Center in Asbury Park.(Our graduates include Chopped champion,Emily Chapman) Join our professionalchefs in hands-on commercial kitchenexplorations of favorite foods.Pasta Making 101Chef instructor, Bill RollFocus on three fresh pasta dishes fromvarious regions of Italy, each offering a twiston some of the classic dishes served here inthe states that we know and love.Thurs, Mar 3, 6-9 pmFee: 65Donut MakingPastry Chef instructor, Cathy MandelGrab a cup of Joe and come learn how tomake yeast, jelly, and glazed donuts. You’llprepare, bake and take home your sweetcreations. Time to make the donuts!Wed, Mar 9, 6-9 pmFee: 65The Art Of Sausage MakingChef instructor, Bill RollWondering how sausage is actually made?Let a professional chef walk you throughthe steps of making several different typesof sausages. Learn everything from grindingthe meat, to using a sausage stuffer, tocooking the final product.Thurs, Mar 10, 6-9 pmFee: 75Looking as good as it tastes is the icing onthe cake. Learn basic techniques to fill,assemble, and decorate a simple birthdaycake to impress your family and friends!Foundation buttercream skills will betaught, along with balloons, flowers, andwriting skills. Take home your decoratedcake at the end of class!Fri, Mar 29, 6-9 pmFee: 65Sushi MakingChef instructor Chad SchoonveldLearn everything you need to know aboutthe techniques of making beautiful anddelicious Sushi.Thurs, Mar 31, 6-9 pmFee: 75French MacaroonsPastry Chef instructor, Maria BouchardMacaroons are an ongoing trend inbaking! Learn how to make macaron shellswith different types of fillings. Studentswill prepare and bake and take homean assortment of light and airy Frenchmacarons – ooh la la!Tues, Apr 5, 6-9 pmFee: 65Bake Your Own Biscotti!Pastry chef instructor, Maria BouchardImpress friends and family with homemade biscotti. Learn how to easily make avariety of biscotti – a classic Italian cookie.to impress your friends and family. Bringhome your biscotti to share with others orkeep to yourself!Tues, Apr 12, 6-9 pmFee: 65Classes meet at Culinary Education Center,101 Drury Lane, Asbury ParkNew! Quick and Easy online registrationNeed help?Call ed/lifelonglearning/
Holistic Health & Wellness9HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESSMeditation & Mindfulness Series - From The Ground UpIf every eight-year-old were taught meditation, we wouldeliminate violence from the world in one generation.– Dalai LamaKaren Fiorelli, instructorLooking for a way to go about life more calmly, thoughtfully and with less stress?Meditation could be the answer – it can help you navigate life’s challenges and stressorswith greater ease. Even a few moments of mindfulness meditation, such as meditativebreathing, can bring calm and balance.Discuss and experience meditative practices such as breath meditations; mantrameditations and chanting; use of focus objects, guided meditations; and walkingmeditations. Learn how to establish your own personal practice.Each session includes an exploration of a specific type of meditation, a practice for theweek, a group meditation, and time for questions and sharing. Discover the benefits ofmeditation, the meaning of mindfulness, and insight into the wisdom of some of the mostprofound teachers.Bring a meditation cushion or pillow to class, those more comfortable sitting in a chairare welcome to do so. 4 SESSIONSThurs, Mar 3-31, 6:30-8 pmFee: 79No class Mar 17Spring Cleaning For Mind, Heart & Home – Declutter & SimplifyNow imagine yourself living in a space that contains only thingsthat spark joy? Isn’t that the lifestyle you dream of?– Marie KondoAndreea Fegan, certified holistic health educatorIt’s never too late for a fresh start! When our possessions clutter our lives, we feel drainedof energy and lose our sense of freedom. Living a joyful, healthy life is often unrelatedto food. It’s about lifestyle. Learn the benefits of a happy, decluttered life from food, tohome, to self. 3 SESSIONSFeb 25: Food & Kitchen:Join us as we simplify from pantry to fridge to meal planning and shopping lists so youcan stick to your healthy eating goals.Mar 4: Home EnvironmentWe all like our stuff, but much of what we own owns us! Unravel what to keep and whatnot to keep when it comes to papers, books, clothes, and miscellaneous items.Mar 11: Self! What does it really mean to live a simplified life?What distractions are tapping your energy and keeping you from your best life? Learn howto life a cozy, happy, simplified life with more joy, every day.Fri, Feb 25-Mar 11, 10 am-noonFee: 79
Click on category titles to go directly to ourregistration page for those classes.10REIKIReiki can never and willnever belong to just one personor one organization. Reikiis the spiritual heritage ofall humanity.– Dr. Mikao Usui.Karen Fiorelli, instructorThe Japanese work “Reiki” meansuniversal life force/energy. A 3,000-yearold method of healing touch, Reikioriginated in ancient Eastern cultures.Reiki healers use ‘universal energy’ torestore balance and promote healing.Health sciences recognize that spiritualand emotional imbalances affect ourphysical health and wellbeing. Reikirestores balance to body, mind and spirit,maximizing the natural healing process.Reiki ILearn about the system of Reiki andconsider what is meant by “a universalhealing energy. Begin to experience thisenergy, begin to practice the systemof Reiki, and receive suggestions andmethods to continue to practice Reikiand incorporate it into your life. Studentsreceive a certificate for Usui System ofReiki Healing.Sat, Apr 2, 10 am-5:30 pmFee: 165Reiki IIFocus and intensify the Reiki energy.We’ll build on the energy healing processtaught in Reiki I. Study and learn toincorporate the mantras and symbols thatare [the final] important components ofthe Usui System of Reiki, bringing you aricher connection with [earth and sky]this universal healing energy. Deepenyour Reiki and meditation practiceand learn to help others at a distance.Students receive a Reiki II completioncertificate. Prerequisite: Completion ofReiki I course.Sat, June 11, 10 am-5:30 pmFee: 165NEW!Reiki For AnimalsLove animals and want a way to helpthem with physical or emotional issuesor “just” wellness? Whether or not youhave taken a Reiki class before, thiscourse is for anyone interested in sharingReiki with animals. Focus is on specificmethods for using Reiki to promotehealing for animals through the mindfulmeditation practices of Reiki. Class willinclude a study of the system of Reiki, itscomponents and their meaning. Emphasiswill be on learning specific practices andmediations to create a “healing space”for animals; how to use Reiki beyond the“hands on” techniques; the importance ofintention; and how animals may respondto Reiki – cues and signals. Learn howyou can start to share Reiki with senior,ill, or anxious pets at home or in shelters.Students receive a certificate in Reiki Iand Animal Reiki I. Students should alsopurchase an Animal Reiki I manual (cost 25 plus shipping) – a comprehensivemanual from one of the world’s leadersin Animal Reiki. Details to be providedupon registration.Sat, Apr 30, 10 am-5:30 pmFee: 165Wear comfortable clothing, bring water,and lunch or snack.
Holistic Health & Wellness Humanities, History & Culture 11Down To Earth Food SeriesAndreea Fegan, certified holistichealth educatorTrends in nutrition can be confusing andintimidating. Treat yourself to a down-toearth learning experience and find practical,appealing ways to incorporate healthiereating into your spring renewal.Plant-Based Foods – Feb 25Cooked or raw, staying close to nature andeating in a grounded, local way enablesus to use the resources as nature providesthem. Learn about clean, seasonal andpure foods.Raw Plant-Based Foods – Apr 4Clean, unheated food allows us to reapthe benefits of enzyme-rich, nutrient fillednutrition that our bodies require to thrive.Learn the philosophy behind raw foods,and how to make simple, fun, anddelicious recipes.Medicinal Raw And Living Foods For LongevityAnd Prevention – Apr 11Explore some of the most powerful foodsand superfoods humans can eat to help ourbodies thrive while at the same time helpprevent western-world disease trends.Fri, Apr 29-May 13, 6:30-8 pmFee: 85, includes healthy treat each sessionPositive Psychology:Cultivating Mindfulness& HappinessDiane Lang, therapist, author, educatorWe all want to be happy, but what makesus happy? The research may surprise you.First, examine the truth and myths abouthappiness. Then, learn how cultivatingmindfulness, a mind-body approach tolife that helps people relate differently toexperiences, can reduce stress and lead to ahappier life. Living mindfully means payingattention to thoughts and feelings in a waythat increases our ability to manage difficultsituations and make wise choices. Developnew ways of thinking and behaving thatcan help you live a more positive andresilient life. 3 SESSIONSWed, May 4-18, 10:30-noonFee: 75HUMANITIES,HISTORY & CULTUREConspiracy Theories:An ExplorationChristian Perez, Brookdale politicalscience instructorWhat exactly are conspiracy theories,and where do they come from? Doshadowy all-powerful groups secretlycontrol the world? This presentationwill delve into some of the moreprominent conspiracy theories and theissues raised by them. We will examinehow conspiracy theories have crept intothe political and cultural mainstream,and what signs you should look for
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